Do you have: Strong knowledge of:Groundworks and fencing Within general building environments Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements Knowledge of risk assessments & method statements Are you able to competently perform these tasks from day one: Hand excavation Concreting Slab laying Use of medium-heavy concrete breakers Removing and reinstalling all types of fencing Completing varied types of fence repairs Setting out and installing new fencing Confident using general building tools, equipment and PPE Able to use a PDA/handheld device for job management Mandatory Requirments Full current driving licence (including ability to drive flat-bed Transit-type vehicles) Fit and capable of carrying heavy materials / performing physical tasks Honest, reliable, hardworking, producing work to a high standard There is full information about the role below and attached but, if you would like an informal discussion, please contact Josh Lee on 07785432256 or or email josh.lee@brighton-hove.gov.uk Core Groundwork & Fencing Duties Carry out groundworks: hand excavation, concreting, slab laying. Complete fencing repairs and installations, including removing and reinstalling all types of fencing. Set out and install new fencing to required standards. Use medium-heavy concrete breakers and general building tools. Repair & Maintenance Activities Undertake repairs in occupied properties, ensuring a first-time fix where possible. Fault-find and complete maintenance tasks efficiently. Maintain vehicle stock and collect materials as needed. Operational & Administrative Tasks Complete risk assessments, worksheets, timesheets, and photo evidence of works. Update work via PDA/handheld device. Report unsafe conditions, delays, and additional required works. Customer & Team Interaction Provide a professional, positive customer service experience. Liaise with the planning team regarding follow-on work, job accuracy, and timelines. Mentor apprentices where required. Work alone or as part of a multi-trade team. Health, Safety & Compliance Follow all H&S policies, standard operating procedures, and best-practice guidance. Conduct weekly vehicle checks and report any issues. Use equipment safely and responsibly. Technical Skills Strong grounding in general building, groundworks, and fencing techniques. Confident using building tools, breakers, and PPE. Ability to use a PDA/handheld device for job management. Good understanding of risk assessments, method statements, and site safety. Practical & Problem-Solving Skills Diagnose and resolve issues effectively. Work to high-quality standards with minimal supervision. Manage workload calmly under pressure and to deadlines. Communication & Teamwork Clear written and verbal communication. Ability to work well alone and collaboratively. Positive, respectful customer interaction skills. Physical Capability Fit and able to carry heavy materials and carry out physical tasks daily. Capable of driving flat-bed Transit-type vehicles (full driving licence required). Benefits Stable, full-time employment with Brighton & Hove City Council. Local government pension scheme (LGPS). Annual leave allowance with incremental increases. Training and development, including potential multi-trade upskilling. Supportive team environment with opportunities to mentor and learn. Job security and structured progression within council services. Provided tools, PPE, and work vehicle for business use. Encouraging a diverse workforce Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans. Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and the work we are doing to encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk). Why work for us? As a council, we want to: • be connected • be confident • be innovative and creative • be diverse and inclusive • be healthy and psychologically safe For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us which gives details of our wellbeing support, our benefits including leave and pensions as well as details of our training and development. How to apply Please read our Apply for a job at the council pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you've submitted your application and at interview. As part of your application, you will need to provide your education and career history and answer some application/shortlisting questions. Your answers to the application/shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process. AI advice for candidates We are interested in hearing about your experience and skills in your own words. While we value people who know how to use AI, we ask that you minimise using it in your application. We are keen to hear how your experience and skills align to our values and the skills and experience needed to perform well in our roles with clear real examples from you. To support you in this, we have guidance on using the STAR model which can help you ensure you are telling us your whole story. We also provide clarity on the skills we are looking for in our adverts and in the job description/person specification attached to each job advert. All the applications we receive are read by at least two hiring managers and we do not use AI in this process. Our experience of reading applications is that those that have heavily used AI contain generic paragraphs that are strikingly similar to other applicants' responses. This makes it extremely difficult to differentiate between applications, and doesn't give us enough evidence of your individual skills. There is a risk that we will therefore not be able to shortlist you. Instead, we recommend you ensure your application stands out by presenting clear examples of your actual skills and experiences in your own words. Additional information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is term-time only. For part time applicants, where your working week is less than the council's basic 37 hour week, contracted overtime rated pay will not form part of your working hours. This is because overtime rated pay is payable for hours worked more than the council's basic 37 hour week. Your starting salary will be pro rata based on the basic annual salary elements of pay between £29,064 & £31,022. Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check. We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.